Part 19 – Ambulance Services

1.1The LSA considers TCS needs for ambulance service to be necessary and reasonable when the service is:
- 1.1.1not otherwise funded by the LSA;
- 1.1.2required to provide assistance for a Participant to access, enter or be positioned in a vehicle, and the physical assistance required is greater than that expected to be provided by a taxi driver, Attendant Care Worker or Family member;
- 1.1.3for the purpose of receiving medical or hospital services related to the Motor Vehicle Injury, or for receiving other services to meet the Participant’s TCS needs under these Rules;
- 1.1.4the only suitable means of transport for the Participant.
1.2The reasonable expenses in relation to the Participant’s assessed TCS needs in relation to ambulance transportation will not include ambulance transportation provided under an existing fee agreement.

2.1To determine whether Participant’s need for ambulance service is necessary and reasonable in the circumstances, the following factors are relevant:
- 2.1.1the circumstances where the ambulance transportation is required, such as between hospitals; from a hospital to the Participant’s residence after a stay in hospital as an in-patient; or for other medical treatment or therapy services; and
- 2.1.2whether supervision for behavioural management is required by an ambulance officer.